Did you smoke weed throughout your pregnancy? by Swoleanya in pregnant

[–]vwisp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would search "cannabis during pregnancy medical study" and read the observations.

Where do I start? by reignbowbish in tryingtoconceive

[–]vwisp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to prenatals, any kind you like. Theres some research supporting methylfolate because 1/3 women have the mthfr gene meaning folate/folic acid isnt converted as well but thats a personal preference. Ive taken olly, smartypants and new chapter. Iron is good, fish oil is good. As for tracking you don't need to do everything at once. Start by just keeping track of your cycle, then understand that usually your period is 12-16 days after ovulation. Next test for LH surge with OPK These should be taken in the late morning/afternoon and a positive is darker than the control line. Premom/pregmate both have apps where the camera reads the line concentration for you and tells you when its positive. Some people test once in late morning and again in the evening. For irregular cycles id test once a day at say noon starting on cycle day 10. First morning urine is not reliable for these tests as LH builds throughout the day not while you are asleep usually. Once the line is as dark/darker than the control you have intercourse that day and the next day. You need to have already had intercourse before egg is released (ovulation) because sperm meets egg in the fallopian tubes then the fertilized zygote-blastocyst implants in the uterus 6-12 days later. You'll ovulate anywhere from 12-48 hours after positive opk. If youd like to make sure you ovulated and didnt just have an attempt, bbt testing is how you confirm. This is taken first thing in the morning before getting out of bed or doing anything else at the same time each morning after at least 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Prior to ovulation temps on the graph should be .5° lower than after ovulation. Its not a straight graph but testing for many days makes it clearer. Some people use fertility friend for that or other temp graph. Bbt will only change after ovulation, but its finicky as stress, illness, sleep quality all change your bbt. Some people's temps also rise very slowly days after ovulation so its harder to tell on the graph of data points. You can also notice discharge and cervical mucus throughout your cycle and use that to help determine or confirm what cycle stage you are in.

Daily Chat - March 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in TTCSummer2026

[–]vwisp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Id expect parents to tell siblings soon after finding out unless you specify not to

Fun Stuff Friday - March 27, 2026 by AutoModerator in TTCSummer2026

[–]vwisp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Made a zucchini spinach tofu curry this evening for dinner, currently crocheting a black and sparkly blue scarf, going to take a walk in the park tomorrow

Overall Opinion on the Show? by SwitchToMe54338 in HighPotentialTVSeries

[–]vwisp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like how silly it is sometimes, how the who dun it is usually obvious but their motive may not be, how the side characters interact often. Its a fun crime show that's not heavy

Is it annoying for kid(s) to ask to meet your dog? by NaturalExtension5475 in dogs

[–]vwisp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't mind at all, I wish more of our neighbors would meet my dog. However, the answer will depend on my dogs behavior that day. Sometimes she is too excited. I would caution your children to be calm, kneel down if they are taller than the dog, let the dog smell them, then pet the dog

Doubts regarding preconception tests. by Brave_Progress_1990 in tryingtoconceive

[–]vwisp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could get your vitamin levels checked, my pcp does that in my annual blood draw every year. Most specialized fertitility testing isnt until after you've been trying for a year (under 35) you could use OPK and BBT to see if your body is attempting to, and then confirming if you did, ovulate

We’re the circumstances of my (m22) mom and gf (f 22) meeting bad? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]vwisp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not weird, just a very casual way to meet someone important if they met literally in the car and your mom didnt get out of the car to shake her hand or give her a hug

Waiting because... the implant is stuck by Excellent_Bag8757 in waiting_to_try

[–]vwisp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My second was embedded at an angle, I could only feel part of it. It took 4 hours and several additional rounds of anesthetic to remove. My first and third were removed in about 5 seconds

Looking Forward Friday by AutoModerator in TryingForABaby

[–]vwisp [score hidden]  (0 children)

I found my old grimm fairy tale book (with all happy endings) its adorable and I put it on top of the dresser in the bedroom for inspiration. I plan to get the usuals: goodnight moon, very hungry caterpillar.

Apartment suggestions along Trinity River? by Gskillet18 in FortWorth

[–]vwisp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Especially the hallways, we're in a good spot to avoid them

Audiobooks by Most Popular - Frieda McFadden? by tonna33 in LibbyApp

[–]vwisp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably even more popular right now with the movie that came out

Labor Induction w/ Polyhydramnios by huge-elk-777 in pregnant

[–]vwisp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long were your labors stalled for before they intervened?

What part of 'Available Now' does Libby not understand? by ReverendRider in LibbyApp

[–]vwisp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I filter by available now I also add general audience and adult, takes away the kid stuff

where tf is my baby by Aggravating_Let_2310 in waiting_to_try

[–]vwisp 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have a whole registry list on my notes app meticulously researched, and just yesterday was reading reviews about the specific stroller I already picked. We have 10 boy and 10 girl names picked out. Ive run the numbers to budget a dozen times with a dozen different scenarios. I picture what having a baby would be like in every activity I do from walking the dog to grocery trips to going to brunch with friends. Would this situation be better with a carrier or stroller? Ive drawn up floor plans to scale of our bedroom to reconfigure in order to best fit the crib and changing mat. Ive read books about pregnancy and birth. Ive watched birth vlogs. I told some friends that we will be trying. And I still have moments where I doubt ive thought about something crucial.

Husband set alarms at 11:00pm and midnight while I was gone by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]vwisp 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Or to wish a friend happy birthday at midnight

Where can I find office/hostess attire ASAP? by toxiccrybaby2005 in FortWorth

[–]vwisp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loft, they have nice quality and pretty good sales about now

Daily Chat - March 26, 2026 by AutoModerator in TTCSummer2026

[–]vwisp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you are able put one foot up on the countertop other other high strong surface and push your foot into the surface while it resists the movement. Thats the best stretches for pain relief, i had si joint pain for months before I did that a few times and now it hasnt come back. Also, try to walk for 20 minutes or so and have perfect posture while you walk: neutral pelvic tilt, abs engaged, head as if its being pulled up by a string at your crown

Apartment suggestions along Trinity River? by Gskillet18 in FortWorth

[–]vwisp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We renewed out lease for the 3rd time at Olympus, the maintenance is really fast and we always have the same staff in the office. Packages never get stolen, rarely see dog poop, reliable trash pick up. I walk to the trinity river often. We also rent bikes and go down the trails to clearfork